053: Empowerment: Defining an Essential SEL Term c a s e l empowerment s e l words May 25, 2023

Lately, I’ve been thinking about impactful social emotional learning skills considered essential in human growth and development for a productive, healthy life - terms like respect, accountability, and empowerment. These terms are not listed...

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052: A Lesson in Responding, Not Reacting behavior c a s e l developmental relationships leadership May 11, 2023

One of the things I'm most proud of during my teaching career occurred while I worked in the district was the opportunity to co-create a student leadership organization with two of my very dear friends. 

I served six years as a high school...

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000: Beyond Hugs and High-Fives c a s e l relationship skills responsible decision-making s e l self-awareness self-management social awareness Sep 29, 2020

Last week, a district administrator shared a question a teacher asked, "So, how do I integrate SEL? Just hug the kids when they are upset? High five them as they walk into the room?"

Over the last fourteen years working as a consultant on social...

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